Consider the following statements about unemployment in India:
a) Seasonal unemployment is mainly found in urban areas.
b) Educated unemployed people are mainly found in rural areas of India.
c) Higher cropping intensity is desirable for reducing unemployment in the rural economy.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
This questions was previously asked in
Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023
Only b and c
Incorrect AnswerOnly a and b
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Statement a: Seasonal unemployment is mainly found in urban areas.
- This is incorrect. Seasonal unemployment is primarily found in rural areas, especially in agriculture where work fluctuates with seasons.
- Statement b: Educated unemployed people are mainly found in rural areas of India.
- This is incorrect. Educated unemployment is more prevalent in urban areas due to the mismatch between skills and job opportunities.
- Statement c: Higher cropping intensity is desirable for reducing unemployment in the rural economy.
- This is correct. It increases agricultural productivity and employment opportunities in rural areas.
- Option Analysis:
- Option 1 only cites statement c, which is correct.
- Options 2, 3, and 4 each include at least one incorrect statement.
Correct Answer: Option 1: Only c
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By: Parvesh Mehta